
The False Tsar
Drama
Overview
A historical film based on the struggle of the Montenegrins for their independence.
Top Cast


Rade Marković
Rade Marković
Šćepan Mali
Rade Marković
Šćepan Mali


Radomir 'Raša' Plaović
Radomir 'Raša' Plaović
Knez
Radomir 'Raša' Plaović
Knez


Vaso Perišić
Vaso Perišić
Vaso Perišić


Ljuba Tadić
Ljuba Tadić
Pop
Ljuba Tadić
Pop


Strahinja Petrović
Strahinja Petrović
Vladika Sava
Strahinja Petrović
Vladika Sava


Ljubiša Jovanović
Ljubiša Jovanović
Iguman Nikodije
Ljubiša Jovanović
Iguman Nikodije


Viktor Starčić
Viktor Starčić
Viktor Starčić


Boro Begović
Boro Begović
Boro Begović
Đoko Begović
Đoko Begović
Đoko Begović
Petar Begović
Petar Begović
Petar Begović
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